Golden Sun...my sun... Your Mongolian beef...delicious…read moreI dream of it... I didn't go inside so I have no idea how the service or ambiance was but I can say that the Mongolian beef took me to a planet of flavor I've only gone to a couple times in this life time. It's taken me 3 different Chinese restaurants to find a delectable Mongolian beef platter such as this. Thank you Golden Sun for giving me hope in this aching world.

Under the new ownership, this place is amazing! The restaurant looks great after reopening --…read moreclean, comfortable, and a really nice atmosphere. The food is fresh and absolutely delicious, and the service is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be coming back!

The food is alright. The hibachi is one of the items I noticed everyone recommending in the reviews…read moreso I went with that. The lunch portion was good sized for the price. I found the chicken to be dry The veggies were el dente and excellent in my opinion. The overall flavor was decent-typical hibachi. I will say that the negative environmental impact this place is having is really disappointing. I did not realize until after I ordered that EVERYTHING is in styrofoam including the dine in food. Everything is single use. I can't stand when you dine in and everything is plastic or single use. It was almost shocking. I wouldn't come back for that reason alone.

A staple of DT Athens!!! They're about to relocate here in a…read morefew weeks but had to eat at the old location at least once more. This place is the backbone of our time, holding down inflation with their lunch specials. (I uploaded a receipt for proof) The ambiance is a regular Asian spot. It's clean and welcoming. The service is elite, they make sure you have everything you got! It definitely feels family run. The food was AMAZING. Packed with flavor and good quality. We love Ahi!!!

The service is always great here! Our server was attentive and super friendly. I ordered the…read moreCarnitas Bowl and thought it was a little on the dry side and lacked flavor. I was looking for something light but this bowl was kinda in the medium. The guacamole was delicious and my drink was strong. Looking forward to coming back!

Our check was wrong, got it changed and it came back wrong again twice. Took 30 minutes just for…read morethem to get checks sorted. Our whole table paid and then they brought another check claiming someone didn't pay after every check was signed and accounted for. Only reason for more than 1 star is because the food was decent.

Playa Bowls always hit the spot and this location is no different! The staff are friendly and the…read morebowls are always so tasty and fresh. My go-to is the Pura Vida

I like getting their basic açai bowls, but some of their unusual flavors are very, very good also…read more Great pie, healthy, highly recommended.

We were unable to get a reservation on a Friday night but decided to just drop in for a potential…read morebar seat after reviewing the menu. We were seated immediately at a bar next to the front porch with a view of milledge. We both ordered mocktails, a fresh lemonade and cherry lime spritz, both were delicious and although we don't drink I can bet my bottom dollar their cocktails are crafted and amazing. We started with corn fritters, raw oysters and seasonal peach salad. The only thing I didn't like was the chili in the peach salad, I heard another table request it without so I guess that's an option but I believe in tasting it how it's served. For entrees we did the fresh pasta dish and the fish. Both were creative and divine. The filling for the pasta was silky and the touch of nutmeg or cinnamon in the sauce made it next level. The fish was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the coconut sauce. For dessert we chose a cherry cheesecake and peanut butter chocolate cake with grape jelly ice cream. I'm not sure if they have a pastry chef but it's been some time since I've had a dessert crafted with so much love. The quality latte we drank with them was the cherry on top. We've already invited our friends for dinner next month. 10/10 reccomend

It's been more than 20 years since I was a law student at UGA, and I've considered 5 & 10 to be…read morethe high water mark for Athens dining this entire time. Nestled in a gorgeous building that was once a residential house, the restaurant has a gorgeous and cozy ambience that makes you feel like you're visiting with friends from the moment you enter. The menu changes with the seasons, and I've never been less than impressed with the often-inventive dishes. I highly recommend starting with their cast iron cornbread. It sounds simple, but it's truly elevated. Right now, the sweet potato brown butter pierogies are absolutely mouth-watering, and the hazelnut bread pudding is rich and a perfect blend of sweetness and cream. The waitstaff is top notch and you'll receive better, more attentive service here than at restaurants with much larger price tags in Atlanta. They also have an impressive cocktail program and wine list. On the "it's the little things" list, the candles 5 & 10 uses in the restroom are outstanding! They sell them and they're spendy, but worth it.

What a elegantly beautiful cafe! Details and touches from the bubble chairs, black & gold decor,…read moreand overall clean atmosphere, this is a peaceful place to get some work done or meet with someone for conversation and tea. Classes haven't started at UGA, so there's plenty of street parking, including a 15 minute spot right in front of Baladi's. There's also a garage adjacent to the shop. Located super conveniently next to a Hilton Suites and several apartment building, I imagine this place will be busy in a few weeks! We were greeted with a smile immediately upon entering, and the cashier was super helpful in getting all our orders. We were able to adjust the sweetness of the drinks, and no one balked or made a big deal about any special requests. LOVE having so many non-dairy choices for lattes, teas, and refreshers. The pastries look rich and probably taste amazing. Alas, it's not what we wanted today. The ice teas are served in a plastic "can" with a pop top. My strawberry matcha was made with a syrup (v. purée), but it was delicious! The matcha wasn't too overpowering but I could definitely taste it! I got mine with coconut milk. Yum! Blue lavender tea was artfully made. And the mango smoothie my son ordered was inhaled quickly. Can't wait to visit more often!

As someone who tries coffee shops everywhere I go, I can confidently say that Baladi serves one of…read morethe best coffees I've ever had. I ordered the Baladi Vanilla Date Oat Milk Latte with whole milk instead and added cold foam, and it was absolutely incredible. The flavor was perfect. It was sweet, creamy, and unique without being overpowering. The employee who helped me was incredibly kind and patient, making the experience even better. The shop itself is beautiful, with a trendy and aesthetic atmosphere that's perfect for studying, getting work done, or catching up with friends. While I didn't get a chance to try any of their sweet treats, especially the Dubai-inspired desserts, everything in the display case looked fresh, authentic, and delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. If you're near downtown Athens and looking for a coffee shop that's a little different from the usual chain spots, Baladi is absolutely worth a visit!

Great Food! Amazing Chicken Naan! Shrimp Bhuna was…read moredelicious! I got both mushroom and broccoli with it. Tandoori chicken tiki was delicious. Friendly staff.

My mom and I have never had Indian food and we were walking by this place and the smell was soooo…read moredivine we HAD to try it!!! also they were wheeling and fresh vegetables into the front door and we got excited!! Walked in and greeted with a BIG smile from a welcoming women who we told her that we had never had Indian food, and she brought us right back and helped us through the whole process.... Also, the place is very, very nice and extremely clean. We started with sauces and some free fritters which I could've ate 100 of them and the sauces were so good and they came out fresh. Everything feels fresh taste fresh.....my mom has to put on a bib it was so good!!! And if I was having a child I'd name is Mint Chutney because!! Wow!!!!!!! So good!!!! The plates were very big and a lot of food, we stuffed ourselves! WE WILL BE BACK ..... wow!!!! We got: Basmati Rice Tandoori Chicken And a few other items

My wife and I enjoyed a great atmosphere, exceptional food and good service. I'll come back when…read moreI'm back in town. Loved it!

I was excited about this place with all the good reviews. Unfortunately the reviews IMHO do not…read morereflect my experience. The first thing that was disappointing was the service. It took me a while to get a drink. Started with some tapas, the mushrooms, the potato's and the dates. The mushrooms were good but over battered. Could even tell you were eating mushrooms. The potatoes were not fully soft and lacked salt and flavor. The tomato spread on top also lacked flavor. The dates and manchengo cheese was just werid in presentation and hard to eat. We had to order bread, not something I'm used to especially with the tapas. Ordered the branzino for 2. Others ordered the steak and pork chops. The steak came out cold and the pork chop was overcooked. The branzino was nice, but the sides were cold. One of our party ordered another beer which he did not get until I summoned the manger over. All in all- overrated Food-1.5 Ambiance-meh Service-1